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Our Autism Guide for a Happy Holiday
This time of year, with all of the holidays, is probably one of the toughest times of the year. The frequent change in routine, small bouts of travel, spending hours at a time at other people’s homes (even if it’s a familiar home, like a grandparent’s), change in diet, increase in sugary treats, large groups of people, loud crowds/music, can be overwhelming for Charlie. So for our family and friends, here’s our holiday guide to Autism. Charlie thrives on routine. The hectic holiday schedule can get to be a bit…
Read MoreLessons From A Crisis Schooling Mom
In this time of great uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic people are forced to educate their children from home. Some are calling this homeschooling, but in reality, this is crisis schooling. Homeschooling would look much different. Crisis schooling is what we have been thrown into without a choice and forced to figure it out along the way. Some may be enjoying it. Others may be enduring or just getting by. I think we are somewhere in-between. Both Tyler and I are considered essential employees at our jobs. I’m lucky enough…
Read MoreNever, Ever Give Up
Dear Autism Moms and Dads, We’re not so different, you and I. I imagine our days are filled with similar struggles, similar frustrations, similar fears. Sure, our kiddos might have different diagnosis or fall in different areas on the autism spectrum, but at the end of the day we can relate to one another more so than a lot of other parents can. With that being said, from one autism parent to another, I hope you can take this message to heart; never ever give up. You see, my husband…
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